Green Industries Best Management Practices Module 1: Introduction Review

1. Florida-FriendlyBest Management Practicesfor Protection of Water Resourcesby the Green Industries Green Industries Best Management PracticesModule 1: Introduction Review 02/13

2. Introduction Review • The intention of this training is to  enhance the professional knowledge and  judgment of the green industry professional for the protection of Florida’s  water   and natural resources.

3. Introduction Review 2. Many of Florida’s water resources are particularly susceptible to pollution because of the state’s unique geology and climate.

4. Introduction Review 3. The acronym GI-BMP is a shortened term which refers to the Green Industries Best Management Practices.

5. Introduction Review 4. This training addresses four main goals to reduce nonpoint source pollution and promote plant health.

6. Introduction Review 5. The GI-BMP goals include reducing offsite runoff, using appropriate site design and plant selection, using appropriate rates and methods of applying fertilizer and irrigation, and using integrated pest management (IPM) practices.

7. Introduction Review 6. “Protection of water resources by the Green Industries” means that you play a leading role in educating your clients and implementing these practices.

8. Introduction Review 7. This training program provides specific information and guidance on turfgrass and landscape management practices.

9. Introduction Review 8. Water is the primary mechanism for the transport of dissolved chemicals through the soil.

10. Introduction Review 9. Let only rain down the storm drain.

11. Introduction Review 10. It is recommended that you revisit this training program every two to four years for new and updated information.

12. Answer Summary • Enhance, Judgment, Water • Geology, Climate • GI-BMP • Four, Promote • Appropriate, Fertilizer, Irrigation and IPM • Leading, Educating • Turfgrass, Landscape • Mechanism, Soil • Rain • Two

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14. Florida-FriendlyBest Management Practicesfor Protection of Water Resourcesby the Green Industries Green Industries Best Management PracticesModule 2: Overview Review 02/13

15. Overview Review • The Clean Water Act authorized the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to implement pollution control programs to protectwater quality.

16. Overview Review 2. Water quality standards are either numeric or narrative standards for a water body that will permit that water body to maintain its designated use.

17. Overview Review 3. Excessive   nutrient   loading to Florida’s surface and ground waters is one of the biggest water quality issues facing our state.

18. Overview Review 4. Counties and cities may adopt more   stringent   standards than state laws mandate to address local nonpoint source pollution issues.

19. Overview Review 5 . All urban commercial fertilizer applicators   must   have a Limited Commercial Fertilizer Applicator Certificate (LCFAC) by 2014 to operate legally in Florida.

20. Overview Review 6. Nonpoint Source Pollution (  NPS  ) is water pollution that cannot be traced to its specific origin or   starting   point.

21. Overview Review 7. An urban   watershed   is comprised of storm sewers that transfer stormwater from impervious surfaces to lakes and rivers.

22. Overview Review 8.   Impervious   surfaces such as sidewalks, driveways, streets, rooftops or compacted soils often produce stormwater   runoff  , excess water that flows along the ground.

23. Overview Review 9. Leaching   often refers to the loss of water-soluble plant nutrients and other landscape chemicals from the soil, due to excessive rain and irrigation.

24. Overview Review 10. The acronym   FFL   refers to Florida-Friendly Landscaping™, a quality landscape that is designed, installed and maintained according to   nine   science-based principles that conserve and protect Florida’s water and natural resources.

25. Answer Summary • Clean, EPA, Protect • Numeric • Nutrient • Stringent • Must • NPS, Starting • Watershed • Impervious, Runoff • Leaching • FFL, Nine

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27. Florida-FriendlyBest Management Practicesfor Protection of Water Resourcesby the Green Industries Green Industries Best Management PracticesModule 3: Lawn and LandscapeReview 02/13

28. Lawn and Landscape Review • The   dense   root and shoot system of healthy turfgrass provides a natural “water filter” that removes contaminants and reduces effects of urban nonpoint source pollution.

29. Lawn and Landscape Review 2.   St. Augustinegrass   has good tolerance to salts in coastal and reclaimed water irrigation areas and tolerates a wide range of pH soils, making it the most adaptable and widely used turfgrass in Florida.

30. Lawn and Landscape Review 3. There are several   disadvantages   to St. Augustinegrass. It will not stay green without supplemental water during times of drought, it has poor wear tolerance and it accumulates   thatch  , particularly with excess nitrogen and water applications.

31. Lawn and Landscape Review 4. Compared to St. Augustinegrass, Zoysiagrass has smaller,   finer   leaf blades, which provide a   denser   growth habit.

32. Lawn and Landscape Review 5. Zoysiagrass needs about the same amount of   water   as St. Augustinegrass.

33. Lawn and Landscape Review 6. Bahiagrass can be described as having   low   maintenance inputs; it requires relatively low inputs of water, fertilizer and pesticides. It also a good choice for   non-irrigated   grounds or large areas.

34. Lawn and Landscape Review 7. Inappropriate landscape cultural practices, such as leaving   clippings   on sidewalks, driveways and streets, results in   direct   environmental consequences such as harming aquatic life in nearby water bodies.

35. Lawn and Landscape Review 8. Over time, inappropriate cultural practices cause   indirect   environmental consequences, such as erosion and   sediment   buildup in nearby water bodies due to   loss   of vegetative cover.

36. Lawn and Landscape Review 9. There are two ways to manage environmental turfgrass stress: use stress-tolerant species or cultivars; use proper   cultural   and management practices to alleviate the effects.

37. Lawn and Landscape Review 10. Improper   mulching   can cause tree decline due to lack of oxygen and trunk rot.

38. Lawn and Landscape Review 11.   Pruning   should be a part of routine maintenance; however, close attention should be paid to proper timing and needs of various landscape plants.

39. Lawn and Landscape Review 12. Mangroves are usually associated with   coastal   wetlands and play a critical role in reducing flood damage by storing stormwater and releasing it slowly over time, and filtering pollutants, silt and sediment.

40. Answer Summary Indirect, Sediment, Loss Cultural Mulching Pruning Coastal • Dense • St. Augustinegrass • Disadvantages, Thatch • Finer, Denser • Water • Low, Non-Irrigated • Inappropriate, Clippings, Direct

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42. Florida-FriendlyBest Management Practicesfor Protection of Water Resourcesby the Green Industries Green Industries Best Management PracticesModule 4: IrrigationReview 02/13

43. Irrigation Review •   Water   is among Florida’s most valued resources.

44. Irrigation Review 2. In Florida, salt water intrusion and   aquifer   depletion are serious problems that occur in areas of high water demand.

45. Irrigation Review 3.   Responsible   irrigation management reduces need for   fertilizers   and/or chemical treatments to landscape plants.

46. Irrigation Review 4. Rain   sensor   switches or other shut-off devices are required by law to be maintained and operational, regardless of the age of the irrigation system.

47. Irrigation Review 5. Proper   design   and installation of irrigation components optimizes their use and   decreases   any off-site environmental impacts.

48. Irrigation Review 6. Water from wastewater treatment plants is known as   reclaimed   wastewater.

49. Irrigation Review 7.   Nutrients   in reclaimed irrigation water may be variable, so confirm nutrient levels periodically and avoid over-irrigation and irrigation of   non-target  areas.

50. Irrigation Review 8. Backflow devices must be installed to   prevent   contamination of potable water with nutrients and   pesticides  .